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Chateau Ste. Michelle Ethos Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon vs Michael David Winery Freakshow Cabernet Sauvignon

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Chateau Ste. Michelle Ethos Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Columbia Valley, USA · Cabernet Sauvignon
€54
The steal
Dead ringer
Michael David Winery Freakshow Cabernet Sauvignon
Lodi, USA · Cabernet Sauvignon
€15 save €39

Tale of the taste

Chateau Ste. Michelle Ethos Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Michael David Winery Freakshow Cabernet Sauvignon
Body 8 vs 10 · +2 on the steal
Tannin 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 8 vs 6 · 2 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 6 vs 6 · same

Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.

Why it’s a dupe

Same Cabernet Sauvignon at heartSame fruit-first attitudeBone-dry, both of themAbout 27% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €15 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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